Third Sunday of Lent

FOCAL POINT:

“This dedication [to living the vows] entails an act of faith whereby we respond to God’s call to give ourselves completely – with all our talents, abilities and powers – to Him, to the Church, and the Congregation.” (Con. 13)

Deceased:

Fr. John Grabowski, 1973, Woodstock, USA

1. That we may be more aware of each other’s giftedness and of our own responsibility to develop our gifts for the good of our community.
2. For all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.
3. May the graces and blessings of this Season of Lent inspire us to ever-greater prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“Others are a gift not to be taken for granted or looked down upon, but a gift to be received with respect, because in our brothers, especially if they are weak and frail, Christ comes to meet us.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 2)